Landmark Federation Queen Anne home could be just what the doctor ordered
Buyers have a chance to choose their own adventure at 'Glenora', a two-storey Federation Queen Anne house rich in Art Nouveau features.
The dual functionality of 1 Bromfield St, Colac, as both a private home and business premises has endured since it was built in 1907 and remains one of the property's most valuable assets.
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Charles Stewart, Colac agent Stephen Lugg said the Warbuton Pierre Knights-designed home was a shining example of the architecture of the time.
A striking rounded entrance is one of its most notable features of the four-bedroom house, which retains original decorative window mouldings and stylised wooden fretwork.
Mr Lugg said it was presented in impeccable condition.
'As one of Colac's most recognisable and iconic properties, the landmark offers both striking architecture and a commanding presence, presenting a range of opportunities for both residential and commercial use,' he said.
The property, which occupies a 658sq m block on the corner of Corangamite St in the heart of Colac, is zoned Commercial One.
The house was originally built for Dr Richard Horace Gibbs who operated a private hospital nearby in Connor St.
Numerous other doctors later took up occupancy before it was converted into a guesthouse in 1934.
From 1942, the Post Master General's department leased the building for the district engineer and in 1980 legal practice Arundell, Murray and Ryan moved in.
A formal entry with timber panelling and intricate leadlight windows is a highlight of the ground floor, which is currently divided into five office spaces.
Upstairs, there's a four-bedroom residence with a formal lounge and a separate open-plan kitchen and dining area adjoining another sitting room.
Another large conference room could serve as an additional living space, while balconies to the front and rear of the house provides options for outdoor entertaining.
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